Definition

A young person, typically a child or teenager.

Example

The youngsters played in the park after school.

Conversation

Have you seen that youngster playing soccer at the park?

Yeah, he's really good for his age!

I know, right? He has some serious talent.

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes pro one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Youngster → It is formed from "young" (from Old English "geong", meaning youthful or not old) and "-ster" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular quality). The word "youngster" refers to a person who is young or youthful.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'youthful' ('young') and the '-ster' meaning a person. A youngster is simply a person who is young.

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